Wilkie moves to ban live exports
TASMANIAN independent Andrew Wilkie has introduced another Private Members Bill in the House of Representatives aimed at winding down the live export trade. This is the fourth...
Government announces new IR paper
A NEW industrial relations paper has been announced by federal industrial relations minister and attorney-general Christian Porter. The paper is designed to look at ideas to boost...
Australia re-elected to key role with IMO
AUSTRALIA has been re-elected to Category B of International Maritime Organization following a meeting of the IMO Council in London. Deputy Prime Minister and infrastructure...
Indian market too big to ignore says roundtable
A BUSINESS roundtable including exporters has provided advice about how business and government can work together to expand Australia’s trade with India. India is an agricultural...
ABF & Indian Coast Guard exercises hailed a success
THE Indian Coast Guard Ship Shaurya was in Australia to engage in a range of exercises, activities and information sharing with Australian Border Force officers from Maritime...
Bilateral agreement reached on Inland Rail
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister for transport Michael McCormack said the bilateral agreement between the Australian and Queensland governments would ensure Queensland’s future...
Government IR legislation torpedoed in the Senate
LEGISLATION aimed at changing federal IR laws have been defeated, after the government failed to secure the crucial votes of One Nation and independent Jacqui Lambie. The result...
VICT announces New Year surcharge hike
VICTORIA International Container Terminal has announced a New Year increase in the infrastructure surcharge. From 1 January, the fee will rise from $85 per full container to...
Shipping bio-fuel trials successful
IKEA Transport & Logistics Services, CMA CGM Group and the GoodShipping Program have announced the successful completion of their 2019 biofuel test program. It follows positive...
2019 Maritime Awards digital magazine now available
The 2019 DCN Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards digital magazine is now available! This is your complete digital round-up of all the award winners, highlights, festivities and...
ACCC and Glencore appeal Newcastle pricing ruling
A RULING by the Australian Competition Tribunal regarding the price that should be applied to coal ships accessing Port of Newcastle is being appealed by miner Glencore and the...
Composition of biosecurity body prompts debate
AGRICULTURE minister Bridget McKenzie has announced the establishment of a new body Biosecurity Futures to provide industry intelligence, advice and ideas on biosecurity. The...
Australian brands prominent at China International Import Expo
A RECORD number of Australian companies attended the second China International Import Expo, according to Austrade. Chinese leader Xi Jinping launched the expo on 5 November with...
SCT founder special guest at anniversary event
FOUNDER and executive chairman of rail operator SCT, Peter Smith, will be the special guest at the company’s three-year anniversary event at its Logic Wodonga site....
Indonesian illegal fishing master fined for offences
FOR offences under the Fisheries Management Act 1991, the master of an Indonesian illegal fishing vessel has been fined A$17,360 in the Darwin Local Court. The master’s vessel was...
